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The Flexibility Paradigm : Humanizing the Workplace for Productivity, Profitability, and Possibility
A strategic framework for businesses leaders who are grappling with the backlash against the post-pandemic "return to office" demonstrates the strong case for holistic flexibilityForced to allow remote and hybrid work arrangements during the onset of COVID-19, some organizations made the transition to flexibility with great success, but others floundered because they failed to integrate diversity and flexibility policies throughout their culture.This book shows how to build practices that maximize the potential of every work environment, whether hybrid or not, for connection, collaboration, communication, and contribution.The Flexibility Paradigm posits that in order to create the return on experience required for flexibility, leaders and managers need to shift their perspective and recognize flexibility as a way to strengthen their organization.Hybrid work is just one part of holistic flexibility, whereby people have options for not just where they work but also how long they work and when they work.Formerly misperceived as a "women's issue," flexibility is now seen to benefit all employees; therefore, it must be degendered, deparented, and destigmatized. This book presents the strategy and framework needed by professional services firms and other organizations to create an entire culture that allows their organization to build on their strengths and lead the future of work.Leaders will learn that flexibility has a strong business case: it drives productivity, talent, diversity, engagement, sustainability, and ultimately profitability.
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Why our use of language is highly creative yet also constrainedWe use words and phrases creatively to express ourselves in ever-changing contexts, readily extending language constructions in new ways.Yet native speakers also implicitly know when a creative and easily interpretable formulation—such as “Explain me this” or “She considered to go”—doesn’t sound quite right.In this incisive book, Adele Goldberg explores how these creative but constrained language skills emerge from a combination of general cognitive mechanisms and experience.Shedding critical light on an enduring linguistic paradox, Goldberg demonstrates how words and abstract constructions are generalized and constrained in the same ways.When learning language, we record partially abstracted tokens of language within the high-dimensional conceptual space that is used when we speak or listen.Our implicit knowledge of language includes dimensions related to form, function, and social context.At the same time, abstract memory traces of linguistic usage-events cluster together on a subset of dimensions, with overlapping aspects strengthened via repetition.In this way, dynamic categories that correspond to words and abstract constructions emerge from partially overlapping memory traces, and as a result, distinct words and constructions compete with one another each time we select them to express our intended messages. While much of the research on this puzzle has favored semantic or functional explanations over statistical ones, Goldberg’s approach stresses that both the functional and statistical aspects of constructions emerge from the same learning mechanisms.
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The Economics and Organization of Brazilian Agriculture : Recent Evolution and Productivity Gains
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People with ideas are dreamers. People who get things done are doers. One doer is worth eight dreamers. There are three kinds of people who make up an innovator.There are inventors (people who have new and unique ideas), problem solvers (people who have ideas about how to correct a previous error) and entrepreneurs (people who transform ideas into realities).Put them altogether they spell "innovator."Most innovative books today focus on ways to create new and unique ideas; some of them also address problem-solving, but this is less than 10% of the methodologies that the innovator needs to master.The approaches used in this book transform an idea into reality, or to put it another way, deliver innovative products to make a profit for the organization and instill pride in its employees.This means that every step in the process needs to have innovation applied to it in order to meet the expectations and demands of today's sophisticated customer.This book is designed to help the reader and their organization complete the complex process of bringing a new product to market by presenting what is expected at each step in the cycle and providing step-by-step instructions on what to do at each specific step. In large to mid-sized organizations this book is designed to help each individual understand how they fit into the innovative cycle and explains why they should be more creative related to the work they do and more conscious of the contributions they can make.It emphasizes the importance of every individual contributing to the organization's innovative process.The book is designed to help the organization understand its Innovation Systems Cycle.In the early part of the cycle it focuses on weeding out projects that do not have the potential to produce value-added results to the stakeholders.By using the guidelines outlined in this book, an organization can reduce its new project failure rate by as much as 50% which should result in almost doubling the organization’s new product output thereby increasing profits by as much as 15%.
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The Organization Man
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What is the meaning of total productivity and labor productivity?
Total productivity refers to the overall efficiency of all inputs in a production process, including labor, capital, and resources. It measures the output produced relative to all inputs used. On the other hand, labor productivity specifically focuses on the efficiency of labor input in producing goods or services. It measures the output produced per unit of labor input, such as per hour or per employee. Both total productivity and labor productivity are important indicators of a company's efficiency and performance.
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What is the pricing flexibility?
Pricing flexibility refers to the ability of a company to adjust the prices of its products or services in response to changes in market conditions, competition, or customer demand. This can include the ability to offer discounts, promotions, or adjust pricing strategies to maximize revenue and profitability. Pricing flexibility is important for businesses to remain competitive and responsive to market dynamics, and it allows them to adapt to changing economic conditions and customer preferences.
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What is the workspace on the Mac?
The workspace on a Mac refers to the virtual desktop environment where users can organize and manage their open applications, windows, and files. It allows users to switch between different applications and tasks, and also provides the ability to create multiple desktops for better organization and productivity. The workspace on a Mac is customizable, allowing users to arrange and resize windows, and create shortcuts for quick access to applications and files. Overall, the workspace on a Mac is designed to provide a flexible and efficient environment for users to work and multitask.
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What is productivity?
Productivity is a measure of how efficiently resources are used to produce goods and services. It is the ratio of output to input, and it reflects the ability to generate more output with the same amount of input, or the same output with less input. Productivity is important for businesses and economies as it directly impacts profitability, competitiveness, and overall economic growth. It can be influenced by factors such as technology, workforce skills, management practices, and infrastructure.
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Is flexibility healthy?
Flexibility is generally considered healthy as it allows for a greater range of motion in the joints and muscles, which can help prevent injury and improve overall physical performance. It also contributes to better posture and can reduce muscle tension and soreness. However, it's important to maintain a balance of flexibility and strength to support joint stability and prevent overstretching. It's also important to warm up properly before stretching to avoid injury.
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What is the meaning of productivity?
Productivity refers to the measure of how efficiently resources are used to produce goods and services. It is the ratio of output to input, indicating the amount of output produced per unit of input. Productivity is important for businesses and economies as it directly impacts profitability, competitiveness, and overall economic growth. It can be improved through various means such as technological advancements, process optimization, and skill development.
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What is the flexibility in leasing?
Flexibility in leasing refers to the ability for both the lessor and lessee to negotiate and customize the terms of the lease agreement to meet their specific needs. This can include options for lease duration, payment schedules, and potential for lease extensions or buyout options. Flexibility in leasing allows businesses to adapt to changing market conditions, manage cash flow, and access equipment or property without a large upfront investment. It also provides the opportunity to upgrade or change assets as needed, providing greater agility and efficiency for the lessee.
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What is the workspace on a Mac?
The workspace on a Mac refers to the virtual desktop environment where users can organize and switch between multiple open applications and windows. It allows users to have different applications running on separate desktops, helping to keep their work organized and focused. Users can easily switch between different workspaces to access different sets of applications or windows, providing a more efficient way to multitask and manage their workflow.
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